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April 2026
29 AprJoy Online
… Speaking in an interview on Ekosiisen on Asempa FM, Mr Mahama called for honesty and decisive action in addressing the challenges facing the power distributor. …
ECG cannot operate effectively under reduced capital expenditure — Dubik Mahama warns
29 AprThe Ghanaian Times
… Speaking in an interview with OB of Asempa FM, on Tuesday, April 28, the minister explained that $1.5 million of the total amount is meant for preparation, while the remaining $9 million is allocated for participation. …
Ghana to earn $10.5 million for 2026 World Cup qualification — Sports Minister reveals
28 AprJoy Online
… Speaking on Ekosiisen on Asempa FM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Mr Adams acknowledged the coach’s role in helping Ghana secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but noted that concerns persisted over his overall performance. …
Decision to sack Otoo Addo was collective, based on performance concerns – Kofi Adams
28 AprJoy Online
… Speaking on Ekosiisen on Asempa FM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the Minister explained that his approach went beyond administrative oversight, focusing instead on direct interaction with players and technical teams. …
My engagement and motivation helped Black Stars’ World Cup push – Kofi Adams

Mining & Energy

Ghana should mandate mining companies' community development obligations

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Former Deputy Minister George Mireku Duker has called for Ghana to legislate minimum community development obligations for mining companies, arguing that voluntary corporate social responsibility initiatives have failed to adequately address mining communities' development needs. He said such obligations should be captured in Community Development Agreements, citing Sierra Leone's Mining and Minerals Development Act 2022 as an example.

18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

Ghana should mandate mining companies' community development obligations
Former Deputy Minister George Mireku Duker has called for Ghana to legislate minimum community development obligations for mining companies, arguing that voluntary corporate social responsibility initiatives have failed to adequately address mining communities' development needs. He said such obligations should be captured in Community Development Agreements, citing Sierra Leone's Mining and Minerals Development Act 2022 as an example.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mining communities must be development partners, not just resource locations
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has called for greater local ownership and participation in Ghana's mining industry, arguing that communities where mineral resources are extracted must benefit more directly from the wealth generated and be recognised as key partners rather than merely as locations where resources are extracted.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ga Mantse urges responsibility in Ghana mining management
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II called for a stronger sense of responsibility in managing Ghana's mineral resources, saying mining must be viewed as more than a commercial activity because lands are held in trust for future generations. He said the decision to grant mining concessions carries implications beyond immediate financial returns and places a duty on the present generation to ensure natural resources are not exploited in ways that compromise future generations' inheritance.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ga Mantse urges mining sector to weigh long-term resource impact
The Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called on mining stakeholders to consider the long-term consequences of exploiting Ghana's mineral resources rather than pursuing short-term wealth at the expense of future generations, stating that the current generation must account for how the country's natural resources have been used.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ga Mantse urges sustainable mining to protect future generations
The Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has called for responsible and sustainable mining practices, warning that Ghana cannot pursue mineral wealth today at the expense of future generations. He stressed that mining companies and policymakers must balance economic development with environmental protection and the interests of mining communities.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ibrahim Tanko open to Black Stars coaching role
Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed willingness to take charge of Ghana's national team if offered the position by the GFA. Ghana is currently without a substantive head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure, with the Black Stars set to begin 2027 AFCON qualifier preparations in September.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 17 August

NPP Greater Accra chair views role as preparation for future assignment
Newly elected NPP Greater Accra Regional Chairman Dr Bernard Okoe Boye says his decision to seek the position is driven by a desire to gain experience for a bigger political responsibility he believes lies ahead, describing his political journey as a continuous learning process.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

Hearts of Oak withdraw from GHALCA Top-4, Samartex replaces them
Hearts of Oak announced their withdrawal from this year's GHALCA Top-4 Tournament, citing scheduling conflicts with preparations for the Ghana Premier League season. FC Samartex, who finished fifth in the league last season, has been named as their replacement for the tournament scheduled from 26 to 30 August.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

Afenyo-Markin denies calling Nana Yaa Jantuah 'nobody'
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rejected claims that he described presidential staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah as a "nobody" during the NPP's petition presentation at the Jubilee House, saying his comments were directed at the decision to have her alone receive the petition rather than questioning her qualifications. Ms Jantuah previously said she was deeply disappointed and shocked by what she considered a disrespectful remark made by the Minority Leader in the presence of media and other political officials.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

GenCED condemns Afenyo-Markin's treatment of presidential staffer
The Gender Centre for Empowering Development criticised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's conduct during the NPP petition presentation at the Jubilee House, saying his treatment of Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah raised concerns about how women in public leadership are treated. GenCED stated that political differences should not affect the dignity and respect accorded public officials.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Yaa Jantuah defends role receiving NPP petition at Jubilee House
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah responded to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's public description of her as a "nobody" during the NPP's petition presentation, saying she was there as a representative of President John Mahama, not in a personal capacity, and that the remark undermined the office she represented.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Staffer says Afenyo-Markin's 'nobody' remark hurt because it was public
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah said she would not have been offended if Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin had described her as a "nobody" in private rather than in front of journalists and party members. She argued that disagreements should be guided by mutual respect and that focus should have been on the petition's concerns rather than criticism of the person assigned to receive it.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Staffer disputes Minority Leader's public criticism of petition role
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah responded to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's criticism of her role in receiving the NPP's petition, saying she would not have been offended if his comments had been made privately rather than publicly in front of journalists and political actors.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Staffer threatens petition over Afenyo-Markin comments
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah says she will petition the Speaker of Parliament if Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin fails to retract what she calls disrespectful comments made publicly during the NPP's petition presentation at the Jubilee House.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama directed staffer to receive NPP petition at Jubilee House
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah disclosed that President Mahama personally instructed her to receive the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" petition because the Chief of Staff and other senior government officials were attending the national memorial for victims of the August 6 helicopter crash. Jantuah said the President made the decision after key officials became unavailable, and the NPP delegation arrived later than initially scheduled.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jantuah defends credentials after Afenyo-Markin criticism over petition receipt
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah criticized Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for calling her "a nobody" after she received the NPP's petition on behalf of President Mahama, arguing that his remarks were disrespectful to both her and the President who designated her for the role.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential staffer: NPP demands respect but fails to show it
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah has accused the NPP of demanding respect while failing to extend the same courtesy, particularly to women, after the party objected to her receiving their petition at the Jubilee House on August 6. Jantuah said President Mahama assigned her to receive the petition on his behalf because senior officials were unavailable, and she chose not to respond to the NPP's objections because she was representing the President.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential staffer to petition Speaker over Afenyo-Markin remarks
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah plans to petition the Speaker of Parliament after Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin described her as "a nobody" during an NPP protest at the Jubilee House, where she was standing in for President Mahama to receive a petition.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

NPP organiser criticises government over petition reception
The National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised the Presidency for assigning Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah to receive the party's petition during its "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration, saying it was disrespectful given the seniority of officials who participated and comparing it unfavourably to previous occasions when higher-ranking representatives received petitions.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

DVLA pilots electronic number plate system ahead of January 2027 rollout
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority will begin piloting a new electronic number plate system this month, with nationwide implementation to commence in January 2027, according to the agency's CEO. The rollout had been delayed by a court case and the time needed to secure parliamentary approval and Cabinet clearance for the system.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
DVLA to link vehicle registration numbers to owners permanently
Ghana's DVLA will reform its vehicle registration system so that registration numbers are tied to vehicle owners rather than vehicles, requiring new owners to obtain fresh registration numbers when they purchase vehicles. The reform aims to improve traceability of vehicle ownership and prevent former owners from being held responsible for offences committed after they have sold their vehicles.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

DVLA to provide free replacements for faded 2026 number plates
The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has acknowledged complaints about fading 2026 vehicle number plates and announced affected vehicle owners will receive free replacements. The fading was caused by production challenges after 159 of 160 contracted embossing companies suspended services in January 2026 over a contract dispute, leaving only one company to produce plates for the entire country.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

Court of Appeal acquittal of former MASLOC boss criticised by ex-Deputy AG
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticised the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, describing the ruling as legally flawed and a setback to Ghana's fight against corruption. He argued that the court erred in acquitting the accused on grounds of defects in the charge sheet rather than examining the evidence, and maintained that the proper remedy would have been to order a retrial.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister rejects claims government influenced Tamakloe-Attionu acquittal
Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has rejected criticism that the government was responsible for the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, the former CEO of MASLOC, insisting the judiciary acted independently and that Ghanaians should base their analysis on facts rather than emotion.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

NPP founder claims Bawumia failed party membership requirements
Founding NPP member Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has argued that former Vice President Bawumia would not have qualified as Akufo-Addo's running mate under the party's own democratic membership criteria, including dues payment, branch meeting attendance, and multi-year membership requirements.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Supreme Court ruling on delegate system strengthens Ghana's democracy
NPP founding member Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision declaring the delegate system used by political parties unconstitutional, saying the ruling strengthens democratic governance by ensuring greater participation of party members in selecting presidential and parliamentary candidates.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC's 24-hour economy policy abandoned, says Oforikrom MP
The Member of Parliament for Oforikrom has criticized the government's 24-hour economy policy as "dead on arrival," arguing that the NDC has abandoned a key 2024 campaign promise and that a 24-hour economy cannot be created through policy alone because it is demand-driven. He questioned the government's commitment, noting there is no clear budgetary allocation to support implementation.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Betano Ghana refunds fans' World Cup bets after Black Stars exit
Betano Ghana is refunding customers who placed outright bets on the Black Stars to progress further in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Ghana's elimination in the Round of 32. The company says the refund initiative is intended to support football fans who backed the national team during its World Cup campaign.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

NPP faces tough 2028 campaign, Eric Adjei says
Eric Adjei, CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, argued that the NPP will struggle to develop a compelling campaign message for the 2028 elections due to the government's economic performance, citing inflation that reached 50 per cent under former Vice President Bawumia's tenure as head of the Economic Management Team. He contended that the NDC has stronger appeal among voters and youth.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NEIP CEO defends Ato Forson's economic management against NPP criticism
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has defended the Finance Minister's economic leadership, dismissing the NPP's claim that the government is not spending to stimulate the economy as propaganda and asserting that the government maintains fiscal discipline while honouring statutory obligations and making strategic investments.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →